Tag: Creative
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![TeeZee [@teezeedrb]: The prince of Lasgidi preparing to be king](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/L1009083-180x180.jpg)
Teezee is the proclaimed prince of Lasgidi, having pioneered the Nigerian Alte scene through music, media, and entertainment. Despite this title, there is so much more Teezee plans to do, “it’s an honour to be viewed as that, but now we’re trying to be the king of Lasgidi”. Alte defines a generation of African youth…
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![Multi-disciplined Creative Nana Poley [@Nana_Poley] highlights the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_0187-180x180.jpg)
Creative entrepreneur, Nana Poley specialises in photography, creative writing, art direction and production. As a multidisciplined creative, Nana has used this to create impact within the creativity industry in Ghana. Achieving a Communications (Journalism) degree from Ghana Institute of Journalism Nana’s strong storytelling and academic skills has enabled him to be authentic. Nana is well-versed…
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![Designer Kojo Kusi [@kojokusii] shares how authenticity and determination has enabled him to be a success](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_9966-180x180.jpg)
Designer, Kojo Kusi started his journey last year and has built made waves consistently throughout both years. Studying Visual Arts Kojo always had a creative eye and knew he would explore his creativity after completion. Kojo describes his work as a collusion between art and fashion. His love for art had led to the clothes…
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![Music Marketer Benewaah Boateng [@stingg_] shares her determination to amplify rare gems in the African music industry](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_9929-180x180.jpg)
Music curator and music marketer, Benewaah Boateng’s love for music blossomed from her father, who had a deep appreciation for music of all genres. Her love for music resulted in the founding of Harmattan Rain, a music curation platform to highlight the amazing new music, discovered while listening and searching for music from blossoming African…
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Visual Storyteller, Sarah Dowuona specialises in scriptwriting and creative directory. Sarah for the past three years has used her creative flair to direct music videos and advertisement. Since 2017, Sarah has been script writing and directing. Prior to this she studied Television Product at the National Film and Television Institute, Ghana. Sarah believes in highlighting…
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![Creative Consultant and Producer Sharifah Issaka [@wizsharifah] shares how wanting to tell the stories of unserved communities kick-started her creative journey](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_0130-180x180.jpg)
Creative Consultant and Producer, Sharifah Issaka currently living and working in Accra, Ghana has significantly influenced the creative space. Born in Ghana and raised between Canada and Saudi Arabia, this cross-continental upbringing ignited her creative pursuits and approach to storytelling—whether through film, tourism, journalism, or design. As a producer, she has worked for the likes…
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![A Live Anthology Film Celebrating Global Black Narratives Presented By [@Afriquette], [@forafricxns] in partnership with [@Melaninunscript]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/A-Beautiful-Struggle_Dafe-Oboro-180x180.jpg)
“As Told By Us,” is a dynamic new visual experience dedicated to celebrating multi-faceted Black narratives, presented by platforms Afriquette and For Africans By Africans (FABA) in partnership with Melanin Unscripted (MU). This will be a is a two-day event, with two volumes screening via livestream on October 16th and October 18th. In response to…
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Photographer Julian Ali aims to complete his ongoing project #BLACKkings in 2021, which we have the pleasure of sharing with you. The photographer is a creative originally from Norfolk Virigina, currently living in Harlem also known as ‘Ali’. Ali pursued his creative passion for the arts completing a BFA at James Madison University, where they…
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A photo story: Spies on a mission to uncover the truth behind the conspiracy. In a world full of people hiding behind masks some are able to hide things that most people wouldn’t suspect. Being aware that life changing secrets exist, some spies begin to search for the truth, collect evidence and understanding. Once they…
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International supermodel Alton Mason has just released visuals for social impact campaign “Rise In Light”. Directed and co-written by Nigerian-American film maker Amarachi Nwosu the short film has caught the attention of the public. Filmed by Persian-Canadian visual artist and cinematographer Soofi Shaheen (better known as Soof Light), the film features Alton in the heart…